Essien Finally Seals Deal To AC. Milan

Chelsea's Ghanian international midfielder Michael Essien has joined AC Milan, the Italian Serie A side announced on Friday.

"Michael Essien will arrive in Milan this evening," AC Milan said in a statement, praising the "high level curriculum" of the player.

Essien, 31, arrives on a free transfer having signed an 18-month deal with the northern outfit placed 11th in Serie A, the Italian press reported.

Essien is the first recruit of new Milan coach Clarence Seedorf, and he could play in their Champions League last 16 tie against Atletico Madrid next month with two Milan midfielders suspended for the match - Riccardo Montolivo and Ghanian Sulley Muntari.

3-day Strike Successful, Says Health Workers

Dr Ayuba Wabba, Chairman, Joint Health Workers Union (JOHESU) has described the three-day nationwide warning strike embarked upon by members as successful.

Wabba told journalists in an interview in Abuja on Friday, "there was 100 per cent compliance by members across the country. " Though, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) and some others were on strike before we sent the notice, they still complied,'' he said.

Wabba said that the warning strike was aimed at solving the crisis in the sector as it would ginger the government to do the needful concerning all agreements signed with the union.

"It was not the intention of the union to inconvenience the general public; that is why we restricted it to three day, he said.

AWFUL: Over 6,000 Nigerians Escape Abroad in Last 10 Days Due to Boko Haram Activities

The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) revealed that nearly 6,000 people have fled the northern parts of Nigeria due to the activities of Boko Haram to neighbouring Cameroon and Niger in the past 10 days.

This report became available at the UN Headquarters in New York on January 24, 2014, Friday.

"Of the more than 4,000, who fled to Cameroon since mid-January, most are in the Logone-et-Chari area of Far North Region.

"With this new influx, there are now 12,428 Nigerian refugees in Cameroon, according to local Cameroonian authorities. Of that number 2,183 have so far been moved to a UNHCR camp at Minawao, 130 kilometres further inland.

Manchester United Agree Fee With Chelsea For Mata

Manchester United have agreed a club-record £37 million fee with Chelsea for Juan Mata.

The Premier League champions confirmed on Friday evening that the deal is now subject to the midfielder completing a medical and agreeing personal terms.

The Spaniard was expected to arrive at Carrington by helicopter on Thursday in order to complete his medical but Chelsea's negotiations with Basel over Mohamed Salah held up United's plans.

ANTI-GAY LAW: "The Practise Of Homosexuality Should Be Condemned"

Some prominent lawyers in Lagos on Thursday urged the Federal Government not to succumb to foreign pressure to decriminalise same-sex relationships in the country.

The lawyers, in separate interviews with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), lauded President Goodluck Jonathan for signing the bill into law.

NAN reports that the law prescribes penalties of up to 14 years in prison and bans gay marriage, same-sex “amorous relationships” and membership of gay rights groups.

Mr Onyekachi Ubani, Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikeja branch, said that majority of Nigerians were very happy with the law.

Ubani said: “Nigerians have the right to determine what we want in our country because we are a sovereign nation.

“Our culture supports sexual purity and natural means of conception.
“If you carry out a plebiscite today, you will see that majority of Nigerians are very happy with the law.”

Toke Makinwa Does'nt Want To Return Her Engagement Ring

Toke Makinwa recently broke up with her Fiance, Maje Ayida and she was invited to Mo Abudu’s ‘Moment with Mo programme’ and was asked to talk about ‘Ladies and engagement rings…side effects of being engaged for too long.

Toke however took the stance that she would not return her engagement ring if it does not take her to the altar.
She said “I would rather give it to a jeweller to turn it into earrings than return it because I worked hard all those years for it. ”

OJB Jezreel Currently Writing An Autobiography Of His Life To Be Tittled ‘The Celebrated Beggar’

Recently healed music producer OJB Jezreel has said that he is currently writing an autobiography about his life and would be titled The Celebrated Beggar.

The book he said will reveal some of the travails he went through when seeking donations for his kidney transplant and also about his life as a music superstar and super producer.

He also says even though the surgery has been successful, he still needs a job to be able to cater for his family.

Even though doctors asked me to chill for six months, I cannot because I have a family to take care of, I have to get back to work.

I think the help anyone can render me at this time is to give me jobs to do. I don’t want to just sit down and be idle.

This production thing has always been my passion and so I need to get back to it. He told TheNETng.
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I Make The Wrong Choices In Men - Funmi Fiberesima

She is a film producer, an actress and an entrepreneur in entertainment. Known as Funmi Fiberesima, she premiered her first movie recently. She talks about her life and career in this interview.

 

Who is Funmi Fiberesima?

I am a producer and actress but I like to refer to myself as entertainment entrepreneur because I handle the business of entertainment.

What do you mean by that?

I am in the business of movie production. Apart from producing my first film, I am also involved in drama productions for the Nigerian Reproductive Health Association and I have also been doing production consultancy for the African Drama Association.

What is the title of your film?

The movie is titled: Onikola.  It is a Yoruba film about female circumcision.

How Nigerians Broke My Relationship With Angelo - Beverly Osu Opens Up

Beverly Osu, one of Nigeria's representative at Big Brother Africa The Chase has being in the news lately, from breaking up with former housemate Angelo to being in a relationship with Bimp.

In a recent interview, she opened up about her relationship with Bimp and blamed Nigerians for her break-up with Angelo.

See excerpts from the interview:

What is your relationship with Bimp?

We are close, everybody knows this right from the house. People think we are dating because he is always in Nigeria but we are good friends. Can’t I have a friend that is a boy?

What’s up with you and Angelo now?

We have broken up. Is it not Nigerians that caused it?

How did Nigerians cause it?

Today, one paper will say Beverly is with this man, tomorrow another paper will say another thing, I don’t know.

You and your friend/former manager Charity Owoh reportedly fought over Bimp, how true?  

We are good; there is no issue between us. Yes, she was my manager but it’s just that we were mixing business with pleasure so I had to get another manager who is level headed and would take things serious that’s all. I’m hardly around so we don’t see each other most of the time.
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BLOODY CLASH: 3 Beheaded, Bodies Missing In Akwa Ibom

Three people yesterday lost their lives in a communal clash between the people of Amazaba community in Eastern Obolo and Ikot Akpan Udo in Ikot Abasi local government areas of Akwa Ibom State.

According to an eyewitness, the youths from Nda Uko community were on fishing expedition in preparation for the burial of a middle-aged woman, a native of Eastern Obolo but married to an Nda Uko man when suddenly, over 20 rival youths from Eastern Obolo, travelling in a flying boat, attacked them with machetes and other dangerous weapons.

Three youths were said to have been beheaded during the attack and their heads taken away by the assailants.

Speaking with a national daily, a community leader in the area, said the entire community is currently in a mourning mood over the untimely death of the three young men and that the case has been reported to the chairman of Ikot Abasi local government area.

ARTICLE: Joining Jesus In Restoring Culture

What do we mean when we talk about “culture”? In Culture Making, Andy Crouch defines culture this way: “Culture is what we make of the world. Culture is, first of all, the name for our relentless, restless human effort to take the world as it is given to us and make something else.”

All of us make something of the world. And our contributions actually communicate quite a bit about what’s important to us. What we make of the world either gives people a surprising vision of the Kingdom of God or reinforces their spiritual numbness as citizens of the dominion of darkness. This is the essence of Jesus’s teaching in the Sermon on the Mount.

Now that we are citizens of a better Kingdom that is breaking into the world, Jesus invites us to participate with him in what he is “making of the world” via the Kingdom of God.

During a flight to Denver, a man named Ben and I talked for a couple of hours. He shared how he used to be a Christian but now isn’t sure how to categorize his spirituality. As the conversation continued, we began to speak about the role of the Christian church in the world today.

HEALTH: Managing a fever

Fever in infants is probably one of the more common worries among parents.

Worried about your child’s fever? Here’s a guide for parents

FEVER in infants is probably one of the more common worries among parents. It is also normal for fever to occur in the wee hours of the day, which means consultation from doctors during that time is generally not possible unless the patient is taken to the emergency section at a hospital.
The usual questions that crop up in a concerned parent’s mind are:
* Is my baby’s temperature low or high?
* Should I wake my child up for fever medication?
* Will my baby’s high temperature cause injuries to the growing brain?

HOW HOT IS HOT?
A fever is usually a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body.
“It is our body’s reaction to an inflammation or infection. The release of inflammatory mediators as a result of our body’s response towards infection or inflammation contributes to fever,” says Dr Khoo Boo Aik, paediatrican and neonatologist at Sunway Medical Centre.
Normal body temperature is around 37ºC. Dr Khoo explains that low grade fever is in the range of 37.1 to 37.9ºC, while moderate fever is 38 to 38.9ºC.
A body temperature of above 39ºC is considered high fever.

MANAGE WHILE IT’S HOT
“Not all fevers are bad. It is a good indicator, telling us that our body immune system or defence mechanism is working hard in trying to control infection and inflammation,” says Dr Khoo.
However, fever may be absent in newborn or very young infants or children who are immuno-compromised, even though they may have an underlying infection or inflammation.
Therefore, it is important to examine these groups of infants or children thoroughly. Doctors may need to carry out urine or blood investigations in order not to miss the underlying infection, even in the absence of fever.
Medication is recommended to suppress fever that causes discomfort or to control the fever from spiking high enough to cause seizures, especially in childrens with history of recurrent febrile fit or underlying epilepsy.

Famous Young DJ Shot Dead Right In Front Of His House

A popular disc jockey based in Atlanta, Georgia – DJ Nando was shot dead on Tuesday, January 15, 2014.

Nando was reportedly killed right in front of his home is Oak Mill Court, in a neighborhood off Mt. Zion Road.

Investigators do not believe the shooting was related to a home invasion.
Clayton County police are yet to release a motive behind the heartless killing.

A few celebrities including producer Jermaine ‘JD’ Dupri have taken to social media to mourn their friend.
‘RIP my brother DJ Nando: I really hate that I’m posting this, my prayers go out to his family’, JD tweeted.
Born William Barnes, DJ Nando was a Virginia native who relocated to Atlanta 10+ years ago.

QUITTING MUSIC? Singer, 9ice Turns Politician, Set To Contest In 2015

Nigerian singer, Abolore Akande popularly known as '9ice' is set to join the list of Celebs that venturing into Politics.

He took to his instagram page to make the announcement.


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NIGERIA'S GAYS MORTIFIED: "We Will Fight Back!"

This Monday, the news of Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signing the "anti-gay" Bill hit the Internet. The development provoked both praise and outrage expressed by various world nations. On Tuesday, dozens of homosexual individuals were arrested in our country and now are facing up-to-14-years jail sentences.

The current law has been in the offing for about eight years, since it was first proposed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo's cabinet back in 2006.

The Nigerian LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community is mortified with the new law.

"Living conditions and realities for LGBT have been … hell, frustrating, challenging, demonizing, violence filled, stigma-inflicted, just name it," says Rashidi Williams, the Organizational Director for Nigeria's Queer Alliance. "Conditions moved from worse to worst. We are terrified as a people.

"There is panic in our community. People's fears have been heightened. Those who have been open all this while are gradually returning back to the closet… Laws such as this destroy society and thus there is need for civil disobedience," he says and adds they cannot desist from taking action while the law "destroys the very essence" of their humanity. He vows to "fight back to the last."

Apart from banning same-sex unions, the law also prohibits any activities related to gay clubs, societies, organisations, and/or public show of same-sex "amorous relationship". Furthermore, just showing support for "the registration, operation and sustence of gay clubs, societies and organisations, processions or meetings in Nigeria" also could mean imprisonment.

HEALTH: De-stress during stand-still traffic

Traffic congestion is a daily reality for urbanites. Aznim Ruhana Md Yusup has suggestions on how to turn this into something positive

MOST of us living in urban areas have come to (grudgingly) accept traffic jams. We even factor in the probable time we spend caught in a jam when we plan our daily commute.

But then, there are days when a 40-minute crawl becomes a three-hour stress test. This can happen for a number of reasons — an accident, flash flood, faulty traffic light etc. And there is no getting away from it.
Instead of fretting, just consider traffic jams as enforced timeout from your schedule. Here are 10 suggestions on what you can do in such a situation but be careful not to lose your concentration, or you may end up causing an accident.

1  - CALL FRIENDS

People often find that they don’t get as stressed out in a congestion if there is someone else keeping them company. So use a hands-free set or switch on the speaker and call up a friend for a chat.
Friends are not the only people you can ring. Priscilla Patrick, a radio traffic news veteran and Red FM presenter, gets calls from motorists whotell her about the traffic situation.
“But I also get people calling in just to say hello! I don’t mind it, because I can multi-task,” she says.

BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS: Check Out Actress, Fathia Balogun's New Photos

Popular Actress, Fathia Balogun shared new photos of herself on her instagram page with caption 'Trying to be a photo person #lol‘.

PHOTO: Nigerian Drug Dealer Nabbed In Accra, Vomits 69 Pellets Of Heroin

A 31-year-old Nigerian trader  identified as Chika Macillinus Umeugokwe, has been arrested by in Accra by Narcotics Control Board (NACOB) for ingesting pellets of heroin.

 

He was arrested on Saturday, January 11 shortly after his arrival from Pakistan and taken to the NACOB headquaters where he reportedly expelled 69 pellets of heroin weighing one kilogramme with a street value of $80,000.

 

 

Two of his accomplices however managed to escape.

ANTI-GAY LAW: 'Shame On You' - Femi Fani-Kayode Blasts President Jonathan

Outspoken Former Nigeria‘s Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani Kayode has shared his opinions on the anti-gay law signed by President Jonathan.

President Goodluck Jonathan had signed into law the Bill which outlaws same sex marriage that says the gays, lesbians in Nigeria will risk a 14-year jail term if they do not retrace their steps and renounce such marriage.

Hear what FFK said about Jonathan and his anti-gay law today on Facebook:

“Boko Haram suicide bombers have struck again in Maiduguri today killing dozens of people. Instead of fighting the war against terror GEJ is busy locking up gays. Shame on him.”

When a fan accused him of supporting homosexuality, FFK said:

“I am not gay and I do not approve of homosexual behaviour. However I think it is wrong to send people to jail based on their sexual preferences and sexuality. It is known as persecution of minority rights and its is reprehensible.”

FACT: Popularity Makes Children Choose Career In Entertainment World

These are factors why children aged between seven and 14, want to get into the world of entertainment, according to a survey by Adecco Malaysia, a leading human resource solutions company.

 

The survey interviewed respondents in the Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Baru and Malacca in mid-November and December last year.

 

According to Universiti Putra Malaysia's Education Faculty Dean, Profesor Dr Ab Rahim Bakar, the desire to become a performing artiste was a "new thing" which was in tune with technological advancements and the development of the entertainment world.

 

Previously, it was not a popular career choice among children.

 

"When children in the yesteryear were asked what they wanted to become, the common answers were doctor, teacher, lawyer or join the army. Rarely, did we get anyone saying they wanted to become actors (in the entertainment world)," he told Bernama in a recent interview.

Nollywood Actress Caught Stealing Released, Calls For Prayers

The nollywood actress, Yetunde Akilapa, who was beaten up and arrested on Sunday for breaking into a house in Magodo Estate with a bunch of master keys has been released on bail.

The actress was released after her lawyer and family members intervened in the matter.

According to one of her colleagues, Yetunde's matter is spiritual and called for prayers on behalf of the Yoruba actress.

Yetunde only regained her freedom in November 2013 for allegedly committing similar offence and after getting her freedom, she'd blamed her friends for setting her up.
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AMAZING: Delta State University Hospital Performs First Kidney Transplant

The Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DSUTH), Oghara, carried out its first kidney transplant on January 13, 2014, Monday.

 

Local surgeons and nephrologists were assisted by a medical team from the University of Texas South-western Medical Centre in the United States of America.

The doctors operated on both the donor and recipient.

The partnership also covers training of the renal team in the DSUTH.

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, the Governor of Delta State, witnessed the first successful kidney transplant in the state.

He said that the exercise was aimed at reducing health tourism in the state and in Nigeria.

In the collaboration exercise that lasted for about two and a half hours, the recipient, a 23 year-old patient received a kidney donated by his mother.

This success means positive change for the patients who may be thinking of travelling abroad, but now have home-based options.

Beyonce Embarrasses Kim K, Refuses To Be Her Bridesmaid

Kim Kardashian askedBeyoncé to be a bridesmaid to which the singer immediately refused, Star magazine reports.

The bride-to-be had been going around, bragging about how much Beyoncé wanted to be in her wedding, sources tell Star.

However she is said to be embarrassed when the reigning queen of pop turned her down. The voicemail was very unexpected considering the fact that Beyoncé does not even respond to Kim’s calls.

Though Queen Bey tries to be cordial with Kim and her family, “she still finds her family unbearable,” the source added.

Their men, hip hop power houses, Jay Z and Kanye West are known bffs, but it doesn’t seem as though the same will happen for their leading ladies.

If you remember back in 2012, Beyoncé gave Kim the same treatment at the BET Awards and she does not seem to be letting up.

STYLISH KING: Meet the Billionaire Oba Who Possesses $1M Wristwatch

The Olugbo of Ugboland in Ondo, billionaire and the Chairman of Obat Oil, Oba Obateru Akinruntan, has recently spoken of his love for the good things of life. He also narrated how he loves to be the first in acquiring such things. 

The ruler has also referred to himself as a ‘stylish king’. Check out the abstracts of the interview with City People below:

 

“First and foremost I am very creative and secondly, I emulate the style of our forefathers, wearing royal beads as an old style.

“You know these days, if you want to become a popular and flamboyant king, you have to use diamonds. Diamond chains, diamond wrist watches, diamond shoes, diamond ring and my muffler is also made of diamond or gold.

“And that will make you unique among other Obas and that doesn't make you proud.

“I like to be the first in everything. I have the largest oil tank in West Arica today. Again my chain of cars, I use the same type of automobile with the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth, we use the same Rolls Royce and Bentley. Asides that, I have 7 door limousine Mercedes, I want to be the first in everything.”

The Oba has also revealed some facts about his wristwatch collection:

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PHOTO: Ini Edo - Irresistible Beauty

One of the most admired Nollywood actresses Ini Edo has recently shared this amazing photo of herself on her Instagram page.

Check out the picture of the actress. She looks 100% stunning, doesn't she?


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BREAKING NEWS: Boko Haram Burn Churches, Primary Schools, Kill 8 People In Borno

No fewer than eight people have been killed in a fresh attack in villages in the southern part of Borno State by suspected Boko Haram insurgents.

Boko Haram have burnt down a church and a house of a National Assembly member, Hon. Peter Biye. on Jan 10, 2014

Residents said some suspected Boko Haram member attacked Sabon Gari village in Hambagtha and Jaji wards of Gwoza Local Government Area on Thursday, killing eight villagers and setting ablaze about 100 churches in the area.

According to witnesses, the destroyed churches  are located in communities around the Nigerian-Cameroon border.

These include Arbako, Barawa, Chikide, Ngoshe, Pulka, Kirawa, Kwatara, Hirdembeh, Chinene and Kundeh in Gwoza Local Government Area.

Gwoza, a border town is about135 kilometres South-East of Maiduguri.

Kcee's Manager Acquires Two Brand New Cars (Photos)

Kcee's manager Soso Soberekon recently acquired 2 brand new cars.

He got a 2013 black Toyota Avalon and a white limited edition 2010 BMW 5 series.

Check them out below.

"Sho lee" Song Was Inspired By God – Sean Tizzle

The fast rising artiste confessed this in a recent interview with Vanguard stated his famous song "Sho lee" was inspired by God.

On how he got into music, Sean Tizzle who dropped his first official single in February 22, 2013, said,

"I just found myself doing music. My first single has been a blessing. Months after dropping the album, it has opened countless doors of opportunities. Putting the single out wasn’t really a challenge.

"For me, every inspiration comes from God. That song, Sho lee, was inspired by God. Not forgetting the beat made by my boss Dee-tunes. It wasn’t as if it was pre-mediated that the story line should go in that direction. It just came and that I am grateful to God."

PHOTOS: Meet 20-Year-Old Miss Longest Legs

Many women may dream of having legs that go on forever. For Alexandra Robertson, however, it’s no dream – it’s reality.




With her astonishing 47in pins, the British model is helping the nation inch ahead in the battle of the long-limbed beauties.

Miss Robertson, 20, decided to find out how she measured up after Russian trainee lawyer Anastasia Strashevskaya scooped her nation’s Miss Longest Legs, with a seemingly unbeatable 42in.
And she was amazed to find  out that hers were a full five inches longer.

Breaking News: President Jonathan Signs Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Bill into Law

In spite of protests from some countries, groups and activists President Goodluck Jonathan has signed into law the Bill which outlaws same sex marriage.

 

The assent to the bill was devoid of fanfare to reduce diplomatic tension, which it may likely attract.

Some foreign embassies were shocked by the development leading to ‘curious’ inquiries from the Federal Government. Despite the inquiries, the Federal Government said there was no going back.

The signed bill says the gays, lesbians in Nigeria will risk a 14-year jail term if they do not retrace their steps and renounce such marriage. 

Also, any person who operates or participates in gay clubs, societies and organizations directly or indirectly will earn 10-year imprisonment. Those who administer witness, abet or aid the solemnisation of a same sex marriage are going to bag 10-year jail term.

The Senate previously passed the bill in November 2011. Lawmakers in Nigeria's house of representatives affirmed the decision by the Senate on May 29, 2013.

The President assented to the Act last week, on January 7, 2014, but the details on this action have just leaked the web.

“I certify that this Bill has been carefully compared by me with the decision reached by the National Assembly and found by me to be true and correct decision of the Houses and is in accordance with the provisions of the Acts Authentication Act Cap. A2, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004. I assent,” The assent note read.

10 Sure Ways To Improve Your Relationship

Relationships and marriage are not easy. When you've seen people who make it together for long, you know you are looking at two people who have fought, compromised, and stayed committed to one another through a lot. There's a lot to be learned from these people. 

But relationships don't fail from big problems, at least not all the time. Very often, people end up splitting over the small things, especially once the small things add up.

With this in mind, here are 10 important ways you can improve your relationship with your significant other.

Apologize when you are wrong: Forget pride. If you realize you are wrong in a fight, admit it and say you are sorry. It will make a world of difference in terms of staying close.

Imagine the other person gone during a fight: There is no better way to stop a fight than to imagine losing or missing the other person. That sadness? That tightness in your chest? That's the love you feel for them.

PHOTO: See the Most Revealing Dress of 2014 Golden Globe Awards

7-year-old British model, socialite Lady Victoria Hervey wore an extremely revealing outfit at the after party following the Golden Globe awards on the night of January 12, 2014, Sunday.
 

 

The annual event took place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Los Angeles. Check out the full list of Winners below:

BEST DRAMA

12 Years A Slave

BEST MOTION PICTURE – COMEDY OR MUSICAL

American Hustle

BEST DIRECTOR – MOTION PICTURE

Alfonso Cuaron, Gravity

Jonathan Not Authorized To Sack Sanusi – Gbajabiamila

The minority leader of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has said that President Goodluck Jonathan lacks the power to sack governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi before the expiration of his tenure.

Gbajabiamila in a release signed by his personal Research Assistant, Mr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart, said while the president has the right to force Sanusi out of his job, noted that he is not empowered by the law to compel him to do so.

According to the statement,

"Mr President has the right to ask the CBN governor to resign, same way, Nigerians have the right to ask him or anyone to resign. However, he does not have the powers to do so. Having a right is one thing, having the power is another. Many have asked Mr President to resign but lack the powers to compel him to do so."

Again, Jonathan Attacks Obasanjo

President Goodluck Jonathan again on Wednesday hit back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the 18-page letter he wrote in which he accused the President of deceit, deception, dishonesty, incompetence and clannishness among others.

It would be recalled that on Sunday Jonathan responded to Obasanjo's letter, calling it a full of lies.

The President revisited the issue during a Christmas Day service held at the Cathedral Church of the Advent, Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Abuja.

Christmas Present From God: Timi Dakolo And Wife Welcome Lovely Baby Girl On Christmas Day

Popular Nigerian singer and his wife, Busola welcomed a lovely baby girl today, 25th of Dec., 2013.

Big congratulations to the couple.

Christmas Tragedy Occurs In Lagos And Cross River States

It was a bloody Christmas celebration in Lagos and Cross River states as no fewer than nine persons were killed in auto accidents on Tuesday night and on Wednesday morning.

Five people comprising a baby, her mother, two brothers and a driver died on Wednesday in the Lagos State accident, while four youths died in the Cross River accident.

In Lagos, our correspondent learnt that apart from the five people that perished on Christmas day, another lady suffered a fracture after a container which was on an articulated truck fell on a commercial bus on Alaba Suru Road in the Ajeromi-Ifelodun area of Lagos.

Eyewitnesses said the baby, her mother, the two brothers and the bus driver, who were victims of the accident, were returning from the Lagos Island.

Okotie Buys N120m Rolls Royce To Mark Pastoral Anniversary

The Pastor of the Household of God Church International, Chris Okotie, recently bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, the 2014 Bespoke Edition, to mark his 30 years as born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor.

According Okotie's close aide, the pastor spent N120m on the luxury car and had earlier spent N33m on a Range Rover Autobiography to mark a milestone of his church.

The source, in a text message, said, "Pastor Okotie just bought a Rolls Royce Coupe, 2014 Bespoke Edition at N120m to mark his 30 years as a born-again Christian and 27 years as a pastor.

HEALTH: Children Can Outgrow Asthma - Expert

In this interview with ARUKAINO UMUKORO, Paediatrician and President, Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Dr. Emeka Ugwu, talks about the causes and treatment for asthma

What is asthma?

Asthma is a disease condition that occurs when there is an obstruction of the airways that carry air to and from the lungs, or when there is a swelling or an inflammation of the airways and hyper-responsiveness. These are responsible for the symptoms experienced; the inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases one's vulnerability to an allergic reaction.

What is the prevalence ratio in children?

REVEALED: Why Charlse Okafor Changed His Attitude To Acting

The famous entertainer, Charles Okafor, said in a recent interview that he has been off the acting scene because he found Christ.

Read Charles Okafor’s statement below:

“I’ve been lying low for a while because I diverted into Advocacy and human-angle films as a consequence of my new found faith.  I’m still a career actor and a film maker but I am mindful of the scripts I do.

A time come in the life of any professional when he seats back and takes stock of his professional issues and the legacy he wants to leave behind from the spiritual standpoint of view.

People Notice Me Everywhere I Go…Says Queen Of Nigeria’s Hairiest Women

Queen Okafor is a unique woman with unique features. She has a rare endowment from nature. Looking at her, one would think she is a man, but she is a full blooded woman.

Queen, as her name suggests, has become a celebrity of sort whenever she steps out in public as the people stare at her in amazement. Queen's attraction is an abundance of hairs all over her body especially in the upper region- face, hands, chests etc. Although she was born without much hair on her body, she gradually began sprouting them at the age of 21 years. Today, at 26, Queen has done many things humanly possible to stop the abnormal growth, but to no avail.

ASUU LATEST: Members Attend Special Thanksgiving Service to Mark the End of the Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has pledged to make efforts at ensuring authorities in the Nigerian universities make sensible use of intervention funds released by the Federal Government recently to end the union's strike, which was in its sixth month.

Mr. Olusegun Ajiboye, the Chairman of the University of Ibadan (UI) branch of the union, declared this in Ibadan on December 22, 2013, Sunday after a thanksgiving service at the Chapel of Resurrection to mark a peaceful end of the strike.

Mr. Ajiboye also corrected the erroneous impression that the N200 billion deposited in Central Bank of Nigeria was released to ASUU.

PHOTOS: You Won't Believe What This Nollywood Actress Wore To A Public Event

Nollywood actress, Ebube Nwagbo is known for stunning fans with controversial outfits.

She got all dressed up for the2013 Rhythm Unplugged 2013 event which took place last night and decided to share the photos.

She was spotting a pair of leather pants and a midriff baring top.

Ultimatum Over - Doctors Embark On Nationwide Strike

Following expiration of the December 14 ultimatum given by the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, to the

Federal Government, FG, doctors in public health institutions are embarking on a nationwide strike starting from 8a.m. on Wednesday, December 18.

Providing this information in a communique issued after its National Executive Council, NEC, in Minna, Niger State, NMA President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, and Secretary-General, Dr. Akpofuoma Pemu, said the decision was based on the extremely poor progress in the resolution of NMA’s demands.

However, they explained that in recognition of the Yuletide and appeals of well-meaning Nigerians, the withdrawal of services in the first instance would be for a period of 5 days but would recommence after the Yuletide.

They said: "We call on members of the public and the media to bear with the association during this period of withdrawal of services."

Actor Saheed Balogun Fights Back, Exposes Fathia Balogun's BIG SECRET

Actress, Fathia Balogun recently claimed that her ex-husband and actor, Saheed Balogun is suing her over use of his surname.

The actor has admitted that they indeed are in court but it has nothing to do with the surname. He also released a press statement which made it clear that he only has TWO children with his ex-wife and not three, as people believed. Saheed Balogun made it known that he did not father Fathia Balogun's first child.

Read his statement below;

Yesterday I was accused of lying to the press on a recent rumor that has been circulating. I separated from my ex-wife Fathia Balogun in 2006, over 7 years ago. Since we were LEGALLY MARRIED IN COURT, we had to LEGALLY DIVORCE IN COURT to finalize the issue. The public is welcome to go to the Lagos High Court to verify these records. This has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY NAME! I AM NOT ASKING OR FORCING FATHIA TO STOP USING THE NAME BALOGUN, as it is one of the most common Yoruba names.

FOR REAL: Davido In Car Accident, Lagos (PHOTOS)

Singer Davido was heading for a show on Lagos Island when an impatient motorist bashed one of his favourite ride, Chevrolet Camaro.



According to the information available, the car was slightly damaged on the driver's side and the side mirror was also destroyed.

OMG: Why Is Nollywood Actress, Ayo Adesanya Looking Like This? (PHOTOS)

Nollywood actress, Ayo Adesanya seems to have found a new love.

The mother of one who shared a photo of herself showing off her hot legs some days has posted another set of photos with caption 'Its called Showbiz so stop getting it twisted....its a means of livelihood. ...so stop Hating'.  

Jonathan Under Pressure From Kinsmen To Tame Obasanjo, Others

Indications have emerged that President Goodluck Jonathan was under pressure by his Ijaw kinsmen in the Niger Delta to compel the anti-graft agencies to initiate corruption charges against former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

It was learnt that the Ijaw leaders were of the opinion that the former president was becoming over-bearing and asked President Jonathan to tame him and other leaders of the opposition groups ahead of the 2015 general elections.

Findings showed that Jonathan was being prompted to probe the Obasanjo administration from 1999 to 2007 in order to whittle down the influence of the former head of state.

"Obasanjo’s Letter To Jonathan Naked Truth"

 

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter to President Goodluck Jonathan is nothing but the naked truth in its purest form and the ink of that letter was extracted from the tears and blood of suffering Nigerians, the President of Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria (CRC) Comrade Shehu Sani has said.

According to Sani, the Jonathan administration has long lost the goodwill of ordinary Nigerians, and he noted that it has lost the patience of its architects. He said Obasanjo’s letter echoes the wailing of widows and orphans and the cries of all oppressed Nigerians.

OBASANJO'S LETTER: Femi Fani Kayode Blasts President Jonathan, READ What He Said

Outspoken former Aviation Minister, Femi Falana-Kayode is in the news again this time it's about his response to former President Obasanjo's open letter to President Jonathan.

In the open letter the Angry Ex-president, Olusegun Obasanjo accused the President Jonathan of taking actions calculated at destroying Nigeria.

Read what Femi Fani Kayode had to say about the letter below

“OBJ has finally closed GEJ’s chapter with his letter. Jonathan is finished- mark my words. Abati should shut up and let his boss speak for himself on this one.

The Ebora Owu has spoken and the issues that he has raised are too serious to be ignored or to be responded to with amatuerish and cheeky insults and slurs from a mere staff of the Presidency.

The President should find the courage to personally answer the charges and address the message rather than get his aides to attack the messenger. As Baba said, Jonathan is “bleeding Nigeria to death”. It is time for change.

God used Obasanjo to put Jonathan in power and, by His grace, He will use that same Obasanjo to remove him.”

What do you think of Femi's Response?
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